Green Hat Kiteboarding-2024 Duotone Unit D/LAB-2 wingers on a lake winging-one is jumping the other foiling

Inflatable Wings

53% Off
Airush FreeWing Go Foil Wing Teal Orange Airush FreeWing Go Foil Wing Gray Yellow
$349.00
$349.00
$735.00
Short Description Includes: FreeWing Go, bag, and wrist leash Description Airush FreeWing Go The FreeWing GO has a pioneering, ultra compact geometry, suitable for any level of rider. The shorter w...
71% Off
Cabrinha Crosswing X3 C1 Cabrinha Crosswing X3 C2
+2
+1
from $269.00
from $269.00
$929.00
Includes: wing, safety wrist leash, and bag Cabrinha Crosswing X3 Already into its 3rd iteration, the Crosswing X3 sets a new standard in efficiency and on-demand power.   Detailed work has been...
40% Off
2023 Cabrinha 03S Mantis Apex Series Wing 2023 Cabrinha 03S Mantis Apex Series Wingfoiling Wing
from $959.00
from $959.00
$1,599.00
Includes: Wing and Bag Sizes: 4m, 5m, and 6m Leash sold separately.  03S Cabrinha Mantis Apex Series HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL ROUND WING The Mantis has become synonymous with its outstanding range and...
43% Off
2023 Cabrinha 03S Vision Wing 2023 Cabrinha 03S Vision Wingfoiling Wing
+4
+3
+2
+1
$399.00
$399.00
$699.00
Includes: wing and bag Leash sold separately.  03S Cabrinha Vision FREERIDE, DIRECTIONALLY STABLE, UPWIND DRIVE POSITIVE LIFT Vision is a word that can mean multiple things.  It could be said that...
40% Off
2023 Cabrinha 03S Mantis Wing 2023 Cabrinha Mantis V3 Wingfoiling Wing
+5
+4
+3
+2
+1
from $539.00
from $539.00
$899.00
Includes: wing and bag  Leash sold separately. 03S Cabrinha Mantis ALL ROUND FREERDIE, STABLE FLAGGING, UPWIND DRIVE If there is one wing that has helped shape and define the sport, it’s the Manti...
Core Halo Pro Wing Core Halo Pro Wind Wing
from $1,949.95
from $1,949.95
$1,819.95
Includes: wing, bag, and repair kit pro Leash NOT included.  Core Halo Pro Wing Challenge anything. THE UNCOMPROMISING HIGH PERFORMANCE WINGJust one year after the start of the CORE wingfoil series...
32% Off
2023 Duotone Slick D/Lab Foil Wing 2023 Duotone Slick D/Lab Wing
from $1,225.00
from $1,225.00
$1,789.00
The Slick D/LAB has arrived! Duotone's latest Freeride & Freestyle Wing with Mini Boom (sold separately) comes with the power, lightweight and unmatched performance from our prestigious D/LAB t...
30% Off
2023 Duotone Slick Foil Wing Salmone-rose/Dawn-blue 2023 Duotone Slick Foil Wing C06
+3
+2
+1
from $650.30
from $650.30
$929.00
The 2023 Slick is Duotone's latest Freeride & Freestyle Wing featuring the Mini Boom - designed to enhance your flying experience with increased lift, power, and hang time. Includes: wing ONLY ...

Inflatable Wings

Wing foiling, also known as wing foil or simply winging, is a relatively new water sport that has gained significant popularity in recent years. The concept of handheld wings for water sports dates back to the early 1980s, but the modern inflatable wing used in wing foiling is a more recent development. In 1981, Jim Drake (the inventor of windsurfing) and Uli Stanciu created the first rigid handheld wing for use with a windsurfing board, but this early version didn't gain much traction due to the high drag of large 14-foot windsurf boards.

Inflatable wings took a giant leap forward with Tony Logosz's "Slingwing" design in 2011. The wait for commercial availability ended in March 2019, when Duotone unveiled its game-changing inflatable wing. This sparked a whirlwind of activity, as top water sports brands Naish, F-One, and Slingshot quickly entered the market with their own innovative wing designs. Modern inflatable wings for wing foiling are designed with lightweight materials and innovative construction techniques, featuring an inflatable leading edge and struts for rigidity, as well as handles or a boom for control. take the inflatable wing and add a foil board and a foil... Now you have a new exciting, accessible sport! 

Wing foiling has evolved to encompass several disciplines, including freeride (the most common, focusing on cruising and enjoying the ride across water), wave riding (combining wing foiling with wave surfing), freestyle (performing tricks and maneuvers), racing (competitive wing foiling), and downwind (using the wing to ride downwind over long distances, often in open ocean conditions).

The versatility of wing foiling has contributed to its rapid growth, allowing riders to enjoy the sport in various wind and water conditions, while the inflatable wing's ease of use and portability have made it accessible to a wide range of water sports enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced riders.

Learn more about the world of wing foiling in our latest blog series : What is Wing Foiling? 5 Reasons You Should Get On It

Unsure of what size wing you should get? Check this blog: Best Wing Size For Beginners